In a case of déjà vu, winegrape growers once again have to contend with losses from a major wildfire incident. As of Wednesday, the Pickett Fire, which broke on Aug. 21, has burned more than 6,800 acres in the hills east of Calistoga. Napa County has declared a state of emergency as part of an […]
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The Pickett Fire remains at 6,800 acres, 25 percent contained
Napa County officials are trying to assess the damage caused by the Pickett Fire, which has scorched more than 6,800 acres in steep, rugged terrain east of Calistoga. As of Wednesday morning, 25 percent of the fire has been contained. More than 2,780 firefighters remain assigned to the fire, which did not grow in size […]